Coldplay are set to reissue nine of their previous albums on special-edition clear records made from recycled plastic bottles.
The band's label, Parlophone, said the new "EcoRecords" reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85% compared with traditional vinyl production. Each 140g LP is made up of approximately nine recycled bottles, which are cleaned and moulded into playable records.
The reissues, due out on 15 August, will include all of Coldplay's albums from Parachutes (2000) to Music of the Spheres (2021). Their most recent album, Moon Music (2023), was the first to be released in the EcoRecord format.
Jen Ivory, managing director of the band's label Parlophone, said: "We are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music.
"It’s not just about a new product, it’s about pioneering manufacturing that significantly reduces environmental impact, providing fans with the same high-quality audio experience while setting a new standard for physical music production."
The nine albums being reissued are: Parachutes (2000), A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002), X&Y (2005), Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (2008), Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full Of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music Of The Spheres (2021).
The initiative follows Coldplay's ongoing efforts to reduce their environmental footprint. Last year, the band claimed they had exceeded their climate goals during the first two years of their Music of the Spheres world tour, cutting emissions by 59% compared to their 2016 - 2017 stadium tour.
Those efforts included the use of rechargeable, renewable energy-powered batteries for the shows and other sustainability measures. Frontman Chris Martin previously stated in 2019 that the band would pause global touring unless it could be done in a more eco-friendly way.
In October last year, Martin claimed his band would stop making albums after their 12th record, with Moon Music marking their 10th.
Source: Press Association
